Music Documentaries You Must See to Believe
Have you ever heard a life story that was too powerful to believe? Below you can find five biographical documentaries that challenged the truth and caused controversy and disbelief among the public. Amy 2015 / Asif Kapadia (director) “A sad, stark study of a public life and death” is how The … Continue reading Music Documentaries You Must See to Believe
Spotlight on Coltrane: 5 Diverse Albums
John Coltrane started his musical journey in 1949 under the spell of Charlie Parker and later Dizzy Gillespie. In 1954, he joined The Miles Davis Quintet where he was encouraged to think more harmonically. During the second half of the nineteen-fifties, he rehearsed extensively with Thelonious Monk. By 1959 Coltrane … Continue reading Spotlight on Coltrane: 5 Diverse Albums
War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothin’!
Edwin Star recorded and released “War” in March 1970. The song is an anti-Vietnam-war statement. However, his message includes a broader meaning as it addresses a general need for harmony and global peace. Today, more than fifty years later, the song still protests the same worldwide issues. The lyrics remained … Continue reading War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothin’!
An Interview With Island Boy Ricky LA
Prague-based musician and songwriter Ricky LA is kicking off his music career with the release of his debut EP called Island Boy. I was eager to learn more about his music and creative process, so I invited him for a chat. We met at Naplavka, a popular hangout along the … Continue reading An Interview With Island Boy Ricky LA
How Pixar Portrays Jazz in Their New Movie ‘Soul’
Pixar’s new animated movie Soul, directed by Pete Docter (Up) and Kemp Powers (One Night in Miami), is a unique collaboration between filmmakers and musicians. Pixar Animation Studios has delivered a long list of outstanding movies. They stand out when it comes to building authentic characters, something they have been doing since … Continue reading How Pixar Portrays Jazz in Their New Movie ‘Soul’
Digging the Archives: Previously Unissued Jazz Recordings
There are various reasons for record companies to decide not to release an album. Labels such as Blue Note recorded more than they could release and had to prioritize. Sometimes recordings remained unfinished and would be completed when the time is right. Live recordings nobody knew existed surfaced decades later … Continue reading Digging the Archives: Previously Unissued Jazz Recordings
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